October 19, 2024
Review RecipeDog Ice Cream
This dog ice cream recipe has only four ingredients that are safe for dogs to consume, and makes a creamy treat your four-legged friend will love!
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Every pet deserves a treat once in a while, and this dog ice cream is made with your furry friend’s dietary needs in mind. The simple ingredients are full of flavors dogs love, like peanut butter and banana, while avoiding common ingredients that can be toxic to dogs.
Dog Ice Cream Ingredients
Made with ingredients that are safe for dogs to consume, this icy delight offers a refreshing way to cool off on a hot day.
You’ll need:
- 3 bananas, chopped into 1-inch pieces and frozen
- ½ cup of creamy peanut butter (Xylitol Free)
- 2 teaspoons of maple syrup (Xylitol Free)
- ½ cup of lactose-free half and half
PRO TIP:
The ice cream you and I enjoy as humans is not safe for dogs. You have to be aware of digestive issues that your pup may suffer from if it consumes milk or dairy products. Using ingredients that are lactose-free will avoid any issues that your dog may have.
Substitutions And Additions
FRUIT: Any fruit that your dog loves can be turned into a frozen treat, even vegetables like carrots or pumpkin puree. If it is safe for your pup to eat it, you can make it into homemade ice cream treats.
OTHER INGREDIENTS: The only limit is your imagination. Think of all the vegetables and even meat that your furry friend loves. You can make this dog ice cream recipe with fresh ingredients from cheese to chicken. Just make sure it is on the list of foods that are safe for dogs.
SWEETENERS: Don’t use any substitution for the sweetener if it contains Xylitol.
DAIRY: You can substitute plain yogurt if your dog doesn’t have issues with dairy.
How To Make This Dog Ice Cream Recipe
Whip up this dog ice cream in the food processor and spread it in a loaf pan to freeze before serving it to your favorite furry friend.
STEP ONE: Cut the bananas into 1-inch pieces and put them into a Ziploc bag, and lay flat, trying to keep the banana pieces separate. Freeze for 2 to 3 hours until the banana is solid.
STEP TWO: Once the bananas are solidly frozen, remove them from the Ziploc bag and put them into the food processor or blender. Then add the peanut butter, maple syrup, and lactose-free half and half. Blend this until smooth.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
The frozen bananas may clump together in your food processor so you can process them for about 20 to 30 seconds and then stir and break up the banana pieces, repeating 2 to 3 times. Then you can process until smooth as the bananas soften and don’t clump together.
STEP THREE: Take a loaf pan and pour the mixture into the pan. You could also use ice cube trays to make individual portions.
STEP FOUR: Freeze the ice cream mixture for at least one hour or until solid.
PRO TIP:
We suggest for ease of use to let the ice cream freeze to soft serve, or freeze until hard and then let soften just a bit. Then scoop appropriate size scoops for your dog onto a small baking sheet. Place that baking sheet back in the freezer.
Once those scoops have frozen, place them in a Ziploc bag and take one out the next time you are ready to give it to the dog. Otherwise, you have to keep refreezing the whole pan of ice cream, thawing, scooping, and repeating.
STEP FIVE: Serve up and watch your furry best friend enjoy his or her doggy ice cream.
How To Serve Puppy Ice Cream
This peanut butter and banana ice cream is a great treat to give your furry friend on a hot day.
Serve it up in their favorite bowl beside a cold drink of water to wash it down.
While you are whipping up doggie desserts for all the good dogs in your life, be sure to also try our homemade dog treats—your dog will love them just as much!
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Storing This Ice Cream For Dogs
Here’s how to keep your dog ice cream fresh so that your pup can enjoy it all summer long.
IN THE FREEZER: Keep the scoops of ice cream in the freezer in a Ziploc bag for up to three months.
This homemade dog ice cream has a delicious creamy texture and flavor your pet will adore. Not only is it dog-safe with simple ingredients like banana, peanut butter, and lactose-free half and half, but it all comes together in a flash. Now the entire family can enjoy cool treats — even the four-legged ones!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How is this pet ice cream different from regular ice cream recipes?
Dog-friendly ice cream is softer and easier to scoop, which is perfect for senior dogs or dogs that gobble up their treats fast. The ingredients in human ice cream can affect a dog’s digestive system, so the ingredients in this ice cream are safe for dog tummies.
Is ice cream safe for dogs?
This ice cream recipe is free from any harmful ingredients that are sometimes found in human foods and, therefore, a great choice for your pup.
Can I add other ingredients to this dog ice cream?
You can add any ingredients that your dog likes to eat. Check out our substitutions section for some yummy ideas.
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Dog Ice Cream
This dog ice cream recipe has only four ingredients that are safe for dogs to consume, and makes a creamy treat your four-legged friend will love!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 3 bananas, chopped into 1-inch pieces and frozen
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter, Xylitol Free
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup, Xylitol Free
- ½ cup lactose free half and half
Instructions
- Cut the bananas into 1-inch pieces and put them into a Ziploc bag and lay flat, trying to keep the banana pieces separate. Freeze for 2 to 3 hours until the banana is solid.
- Once the bananas are solidly frozen, remove them from the Ziploc bag and put them into the food processor or blender. Then add the peanut butter, maple syrup, and lactose-free half and half. Blend this until smooth.
- Take a loaf pan and pour the mixture into the pan. You could also use ice cube trays to make individual portions.
- Freeze the ice cream mixture for at least one hour or until solid.
- Serve up and watch your furry best friend enjoy his doggy ice cream.
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Notes
- Substitute yogurt and/or other ingredients your dog loves for a unique flavor.
- The ice cream you and I enjoy as humans is not safe for dogs. You just have to be aware of digestive issues that your pup may suffer from if it consumes milk or dairy products. Using ingredients that are lactose-free will avoid any issues that your dog may have.
- The frozen bananas may clump together in your food processor, so you can process them for about 20 to 30 seconds and then stir and break up the banana pieces, repeating 2 to 3 times. Then you can process until smooth as the bananas soften and don’t clump together.
- We suggest, for ease of use, let the ice cream freeze to soft serve, or freeze until hard and then let soften just a bit. Then scoop appropriate size scoops for your dog onto a small baking sheet. Place that baking sheet back in the freezer. Once those scoops have frozen, place them in a Ziploc bag and take one out the next time you are ready to give it to the dog. Otherwise, you have to keep refreezing the whole pan of ice cream, thawing, scooping, and repeating.
Nutrition
Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments
jay platte says
i made this for my dog for her birthday, and she loved it! it was so easy to make too!
Cheri mello says
Thank You For Sharing๐๐ผโฅ๏ธThis Looks Greatโ๏ธOur Dogs CAN eat yogurt. They WILL LOVE it!! G-dโฅ๏ธBless๐
Gloria says
Our dogs LOVE this, can’t get enough of it. Thanks for a great recipe.
Mary camilleri says
My puppy loved this ice cream and it’s super easy to make.
Perdia Lewis says
I can’t wait to try theses rec out for my furry baby Midnite Love ๐ Thanks for sharing ๐ซถ๐ฟ
Oliver says
Hi – Iโm Oliver the cavalier King Charles spaniel! My mom makes this for me and my friends – without the maple syrup(โcause Iโm sweet enough!) and she uses goat Kefir as its lactose free and has good stuff for my tummy. She freezes it in moulds to make it earlier to serve. She even used it to make doggy ice cream sandwiches for my birthday party ! Yum!!!!